GLOBAL SOF IMPERATIVES
2021 SOF Imperatives Document
released on 9 FEB 2021We have officially released our 2021 SOF Imperatives document.
It fully outlines the Global SOF Foundation's recommended priorities for Special Operations, highlighting that U.S. and partner SOF are among the most capable and affordable instruments in safeguarding our security to U.S. Congressional leadership.
The 2021 SOF Imperatives Forum will take place on 16 JUNE 2021 to further discuss the contents of the document and chart a path forward.
What are the SOF Imperatives?
Global violent extremism and near-peer threats are increasing against a backdrop of U.S. Department of Defense budget pressure and political polarization in Washington, D.C. It is more vital than ever to educate our political leaders on the pivotal role of U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) as an essential tool in combating these national security threats.
The Global SOF Foundation develops an annual Imperatives for SOF platform document to support this education.
BY THE NUMBERS
27
ISSUES HIGHLIGHTED IN 2021
2
LETTERS TO U.S. CONGRESS
60+
CONGRESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS
7
OP/EDs published
1
Imperatives forum
7
AnnUAL DOCUMENTS
the 2020 Imperatives forum
On February 12, 2020, the Global SOF Foundation hosted the inaugural SOF Imperatives Forum on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.


Speakers included Sen. Joni Ernst, Rep. Mike Waltz , Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), and many leaders from Special Operations.
Look back at the event through our Blog and Photos.